repaired · 2022 Q1
Service brakes
Risk. An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Volkswagen ArteonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-135 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 17, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Tires
1Back over prevention
1Electrical system
1Air bags
1Visibility
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Volkswagen Arteon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Arteon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Arteon median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Volkswagen Arteon safety ratings
2019 Volkswagen Arteon 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Arteon owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Four tires have split, all in the same place (inside) and around the entire tire with very little mileage, dealership inspected the vehicle and found nothing wrong with the car, all problems pointing to the tires, there is documentation and video of this issue however, they continue to put these…
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: ProContact TX, Tire Size: 245/35/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shaking without warning. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and noticed that the…
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon equipped with Continental tires, Tire line: ProContact TX, Tire Size: 245/35/R20, DOT number: (N/A). The contact stated that on several occasions at different intervals while driving at various speeds, the driver’s and passenger’s side front and rear tires…
Own a 2019 Arteon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.